For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,322 students in Nye County, NV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nye County, NV are Gabbs Middle School, Beatty Middle School and Amargosa Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nye County, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Nye County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nye County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gabbs Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Beatty Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N 4th St
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Amargosa Valley Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1560 E. Amargosa Farm Rd.
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Gr: 6-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Tonopah Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Idaho Cir
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Round Mountain Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
61 Hadley Cir
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2690
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2690
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Rosemary Clarke Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4201 N Blagg Rd
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5546
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5546
Gr: 6-8 | 1,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Pathways Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Gr: 6-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Nye County, NV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nye County, NV include Gabbs Middle School, Beatty Middle School and Amargosa Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nye County?
7 public middle schools are located in Nye County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nye County?
Nye County public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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